Energy Market Program Manager

EDF (Électricité de France) is a global, integrated energy company and the world’s largest electricity producer. With 140 GW of generation capacity across more than 30 countries, EDF generates over 650 TWh of electricity for 38 million customers, and 85% of that electricity has low or no carbon emissions. With 160,000 employees worldwide, EDF is active in the entire value chain of the electric industry, including R&D, project development, generation, trading, transmission, distribution, sales, and energy services. In the US, EDF’s operations include EDF Renewables, EDF Trading & Energy Services, Dalkia, EDF R&D, and several smaller business units.

In the US, EDF Innovation Lab’s role is to provide R&D, innovation, and business development support to the EDF Group. This is done through the creation of partnerships and collaborations with leading research institutions and industries and the identification and development of innovative technologies and solutions. EDF Innovation Lab also introduces start-ups and emerging technologies to EDF Group’s business units with the goal of partnering and develop joint ventures.

The Energy Market Program Manager is responsible for the success of the EDF Innovation Lab’s Energy Market Program. This role is responsible for monitoring project deadlines, workloads, budget monitoring, and personnel support for various projects related to different aspects of the energy market.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cross-functional collaboration with customers within EDF Renewables and EDF R&D
• Oversee and direct a team of analysts, develop technical understanding of projects, and guide analysts in the delivery of projects
• Project Management including leading and coordinating steering committees and technical reviews with stakeholders
• Seek strategic opportunities to support EDF Business Unit operations
• Seek strategic partnerships within the industry for future grants and projects
• Manage ownership and updates of the energy markets databases for the Innovation Lab
• Be an expert and grow in expertise of energy markets functioning and knowledge within the team
• Lead and contribute to deliverables as needed within the program as a technical expert
• Develop policy recommendations for the successful transformation to a low carbon power system
• Present results and promote the Innovation Lab’s work through participation in internal workshops and bilateral meetings
• Create reports and communicate findings to management

Requirements and Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Energy related sciences, business, or other relevant fields; Master’s preferred
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the energy industry in a similar role
• Experience with utilities, companies engaged in some part of the electricity industry, investment strategy, market analysis, valuation, or similar experience
• Knowledge of and experience in the wholesale electricity markets
• Experience with data science (python, high level language scripting, model building, optimization), preferred

Note: EDF is an EEO employer

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